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Health Care-Associated Infections

ASTHO is working with key partners to determine the role of state and territorial health officials in decreasing and preventing HAIs at the state and regional level.

Immunization

ASTHO supports state and territorial health agencies as they combat vaccine-preventable disease through comprehensive immunization programs.

Influenza

Public health departments work to prevent pandemic-level influenza through collaborations with healthcare providers and pharmacies.

Long COVID Resources for Community Recovery

Long COVID Resources for Community Recovery association of state and territorial health officials, astho, tribal health, American Indian, Alaska native, ai/an, ai/an communities, high quality public health services, state health departments, tribal health liaisons, tribal communities, state tribal liaison, public health agencies, public health needs, tribal environmental health, American Indian health Long COVID, which affects more than 20 million people in the United States, continues to pose challenges for individuals and communities. Its impact extends far beyond clinical care, affecting workforce participation, disability systems, and the broader social and economic context of communities. For public health agencies, addressing Long COVID involves supporting affected individuals through surveillance and access to care. It also takes building stronger infrastructure and systems to respond to the consequences associated with Long COVID and other post-viral conditions. This collection of Long COVID resources supports these efforts and encourages coordinated action among health care, public health, and community partners, which is crucial to reduce impact and aid recovery for individuals and communities.  Related topic: COVID-19 article

Sexually Transmitted Infections

ASTHO works to raise awareness about STI issues and needs, reduce stigma, establish and strengthen cross-sector partnerships, and promote infrastructure at the state level.

HIV/AIDS

ASTHO is committed to aiding the campaign to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by providing input for HIV/AIDS policy based on multidisciplinary research and analysis.

Syndemic-Related Infections

Syndemic-Related Infections The term syndemic refers to the synergistic interaction between multiple health threats, often exacerbated by societal circumstances, which together contribute to an excess burden of disease. A primary example of this phenomenon is the syndemic of viral hepatitis, STIs, substance use disorders, and mental health conditions.  ASTHO supports state and territorial health departments in their efforts to address syndemic-related infections. In collaboration with CDC and other key partners, ASTHO is engaged in activities to raise awareness about syndemic issues, establish and strengthen cross-sector partnerships, and provide capacity-building assistance to jurisdictions in integrating efforts across syndemic conditions.  website

DELPH Magazine

DELPH Magazine ASTHO, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, DELPH, Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health, CDC, Morehouse School of Medicine, Satcher Health Leadership Institute, diverse leaders, leadership development, public health, public health systems, strengthen networks, experienced professionals, governmental public health, underrepresented groups, people of color, disability status, women leaders, LGBTQ+ individuals, networking opportunities, access to opportunities, strategic leadership development, peer support, equity diversity inclusion, DEI at work, public health infrastructure, infrastructure grant, health equity, inclusive workforce, public health law The DELPH magazine is intended to highlight the individual DELPH scholars of our cohort. With every issue, we share and elevate the leadership profiles of each cohort member to introduce them as emerging leaders within the public health field. In addition, we ask public health leaders and influencers to share their insights on public health trends and projects they're working on, and perspectives on what health equity means to their work. website

Leadership Power Hour: Your Launchpad for Impact

Leadership Power Hour: Your Launchpad for Impact Leadership Power Hour: Your Launchpad for Impact Power up your public health leadership skills through this series of engaging trainings. The Essentials of Leadership and Management (ELM) Leadership Power Hour: Your Launchpad for Impact equips public health leaders with the strategic insights and tools needed to lead with confidence and drive meaningful change. Over the course of five sessions, these insightful one-hour programs explore key leadership competencies essential for driving organizational success. The Leadership Power Hour prepares supervisors and managers to become more effective in their roles within governmental public health agencies. The power hours are designed to improve professional skills as a leader, which includes learning how to: Improve decision-making and credibility. Lead through conflict and handle strategic conversations. Take a high-performing approach to giving and receiving feedback. Lead with trust in complex environments. Identify roadblocks that impede growth. This program includes live, facilitated online training, opportunities to collaborate with peers, and access to in-depth self-paced learning. The Leadership Power Hour: Your Launchpad is a part of the ELM suite, which provides training that develops and sharpens skills among new and emerging public health leaders, resulting in a better and more sustainable work environment. Session Details Lead with a Clear Lens: Decision-Making that Fosters Trust Date & Time: March 12, 2026, 2-3 p.m. ET Speaker: Alice J. Schenall, DrPH, MPH, Senior Advisor, Cross Sector Leadership and Change Management, ASTHO Description: Leaders that deal with competing demands in uncertain times build trust through intentional decision-making. In session one, attendees explore frameworks for decision-making and strategies for engaging with teams, communicating with clarity, and prioritizing competing demands. Participants will learn key techniques to articulate decisions in ways that build trust and drive action. Participants will: Explore prioritization frameworks to inform evidence-based decision-making. Examine decision-making under uncertainty. Describe methods of communicating with trust and clarity. Registration for Session 1 is now closed. Padding Block - Medium(10) Leading Through Conflict with Strategic Conversations Date & Time: March 26, 2026, 2-3 p.m. ET Speaker: Dawn Morriston, MPH, Director of Faculty Advancement, Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development, UNC School of Medicine Description: Leaders committed to building strong teams must be able to navigate conflict effectively in professional and personal interactions and manage difficult or strategic conversations with confidence. Session two, Leading Through Conflict with Strategic Conversations, introduces practical strategies essential to strengthening team performance and enhancing professional credibility. This includes how to maintain productive forward momentum when leading critical discussions or delivering challenging information in the workplace. Participants will: Explore conflict management approaches. List and describe types of conversations that lead to negotiation. Learn skills to navigate conflict and structure productive conversations. Registration for Session 2 is now closed. Padding Block - Medium(11) High-Impact Strategies for Giving and Receiving Feedback Date & Time: April 2, 2026, 2-3 p.m. ET Speaker: Laura E. Knights, LCSW, Founder and CEO, Knights Consulting Description: In fast-moving public health environments, the ability to give and receive feedback effectively is essential for building high-performing, mission-driven teams. Session three of this series, High-Impact Strategies for Giving and Receiving Feedback, introduces leaders to a strategic approach to feedback that strengthens trust, accelerates learning, and supports psychological safety. Participants will explore communication habits, a framework for delivering clear and actionable feedback, and practical tools leaders can immediately use. Participants will: Feedback behaviors that contribute to accountability, learning, and psychological safety. How mindset impacts feedback exchanges. Frameworks for giving and receiving feedback that support healthy and collaborative team dynamics. Registration for Session 3 is now closed. Padding Block - Medium(12) Trust Under Pressure: Leading Teams with Confidence Date & Time: April 9, 2026, 2-3 p.m. ET Speaker: Tim Rosselet, Manager, Digital Learning Design, ASTHO Description: Intentional leaders create conditions for teams to flourish. This includes behaviors that cultivate trust under pressure such as transparent communication, empathy, and emotional regulation. Session four of this series, Trust Under Pressure: Leading Teams with Confidence, explores how steady leadership under pressure contributes to trust. Participants will learn actionable methods to identify trust gaps and lead teams with confidence in complex and demanding environments. Participants will: Define trust and its role in leadership effectiveness. Build and sustain trust under pressure. Recognize early signs of stress in self and in a team. Create a leadership action plan. Registration for Session 4 is now closed. Padding Block - Medium(13) The Adaptive Leader: Mastering Clarity, Resilience, and High-Impact Teams Date & Time: April 23, 2026, 2-3 p.m. ET Speaker: Christy "Coach Chris" Jones, Co-Founder, Monday Solutions Group Description: Adaptive leadership requires balancing complex decision-making, competing priorities, and leading diverse teams. The fifth and final session, The Adaptive Leader: Mastering Clarity, Resilience, and High-Impact Teams, focuses on the critical skills that foster trust, promote accountability, and enable collaborative team dynamics under pressure. Leave with renewed clarity, actionable tools, and the confidence to inspire trust and drive meaningful outcomes, even in times of uncertainty. Participants will: Lead Decisively: Confidently focus on what matters most while sustaining trust and managing stress. Build Connection: Communicate authentically and cultivate strong, collaborative team relationships. Create Your Roadmap: Develop a personalized leadership plan that translates insights into practical, high-impact action. Registration for Session 5 is now closed. article

Badge Requirements for Leadership Power Hour

Badge Requirements for Leadership Power Hour Digital badges are a modern and simple way to showcase your skills and accomplishments online. They serve as verified credentials that highlight the knowledge or skills the recipient achieved while being easy to share on platforms like LinkedIn, resumes, and social media. Participants in the Leadership Power Hour have the opportunity to earn a digital badge upon completion of the program. This digital badge will showcase their achievement of knowledge and skill gained on the following topics: Decision-Making, Conflict Resolution, Giving and Receiving Feedback, Trust Under Pressure, and Adaptive Leadership. To earn the Leadership Power Hour Digital Badge, complete the requirements listed here: Attend all five live sessions. Session 1: Lead with a Clear Lens: Decision-Making That Fosters Trust Thursday, March 12, 2026 Session 2: Leading Through Conflict with Strategic Conversations Thursday, March 26, 2026 Session 3: Trust Under Pressure: Leading Teams with Confidence Thursday, April 2, 2026 Session 4: High-Impact Strategies for Giving and Receiving Feedback Thursday, April 9, 2026 Session 5: The Adaptive Leader: Mastering Clarity, Resilience, and High-Impact Teams Thursday, April 23, 2026 Complete all evaluation surveys provided at the end of the session. Complete all accompanying Essentials of Leadership and Management modules in the ASTHO Learning Management System: ELM 2: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving ELM 2: Conflict Resolution ELM 2: Crucial Conversations ELM 1: Leadership Behavior and Emotional Intelligence ELM 1: Management and Leadership Styles article